Against the run: Is a difference-maker. Unlike most defensive linemen, does not let his desire to pressure the QB negatively affect his ability to be a force against the run. Gets out of stance quickly to take on offensive linemen with excellent leverage. Uses hands well to hold his ground, shed the block and make the tackle at the point of attack. When aligned at end, maintains good outside containment and forces runners back inside. Against option teams, showed the athleticism to play the QB, force the pitch and still chase down the running back. Grade: 9.0

Pass rush: Is disruptive. Shows the quickness and snap anticipation to split gaps or beat offensive tackles around the corner. Once in a gap, has the strength to drive through contact and hit the QB. Beats one-on-one blocks with good hand usage. As a bull rusher, can jolt offensive linemen and drive them into the QB. Gets hands up nicely to bat down a lot of passes. Grade: 8.0

Initial quickness: It's tough to grade him here because in Alabama's scheme he often had two-gap responsibilities. Has flashed the quickness and snap anticipation to shoot gaps from time to time. Grade: 8.0

Run/pass recognition: Is smart and instinctive. Never gets fooled by fakes or misdirection plays. Shows good awareness to play blockers correctly and get into position to carry out his assignment with ease. Grade: 8.5

Pursuit/tackling: Shows the quickness, speed and burst to chase down ballcarriers. Plays with good knee bend at all times, enhancing ability to consistently wrap-up and tackle ballcarriers. Must learn to better use hands to protect legs from cut blocks. Grade: 7.5

Bottom line: Dareus doesn't make as many highlight-reel plays because Alabama's scheme required him to do a lot of grunt work, but he is perhaps the most consistent player in the draft and is productive in every facet of the game. He can play in any scheme: Defensive tackle in a one-gap or two-gap 4-3 system or end in a 3-4 scheme. Dareus is a top-10 pick who could contend for the No. 1-overall spot, someone who will start from Day 1.

— Russ Lande, War Room scouts

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